2016 AUDI S3 quattro Premium Plus

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title, with SIDE recorded as the primary damage classification. Stage 1’s assessment states that the SIDE classification is supported by substantial deformation on the passenger-side front fender, rear door, and adjacent quarter-panel area. The salvage-title status could not be confirmed from exterior photographs. Observed damage is concentrated along the passenger side. The front fender has pronounced creasing and localized deformation at the rear edge of the wheel opening, with an uneven edge at the adjoining door seam. The passenger-side rear door has a severe inward dent with multiple creases extending across the lower and middle sections toward the rear wheel. The adjacent quarter panel, at the front of the rear wheel arch, also shows surface irregularity and creasing. Repairs may require replacement or substantial restoration of the affected panels, along with inspection of the door, wheel-arch area, panel alignment, underlying structure, suspension, and related components. Factory data identifies this vehicle as a 2016 Audi S3 sedan with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The vehicle was manufactured by Audi AG in Hungary. NHTSA records list three recalls applicable to this model and year. Recalls 19V474000 and 21V198000 concern the passenger occupant detection system, which may deactivate the passenger air bag when it should be available. Recall 22V543000 concerns the front-passenger air-bag inflator, which may explode or deploy improperly. The completion status of these recalls should be verified by VIN with Audi or an authorized dealer before purchase.